Happy Turkey Day!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving day today. We had Thanksgiving with just the seven of us. I haven't cooked a Turkey dinner in 6 or 7 years. It's amazing how it all comes back to you! We did the traditional What are you Thankful for thing. My kids just don't know how to be serious. When it was Ethans turn, he stated he was thankful for Dads Eyeball. Who knows where that came from. But I guess we can be thankful for dads eyes, an unusual thing to be thankful for, but it'll work! The best part of the day was watching Ethan watch me prepare the Turkey. Here is how it went.

Ethan: What are you doing mom?
Mom: Getting the Turkey ready to put in the oven
Ethan: How did it get like that?
Mom: Well, someone had to kill it so we could eat it (not the best way I could have described it to my 3 year old!)
Ethan: Is that its butt?
Mom: Kind of.
Ethan: Yuck! Do we eat that?
Mom: No Ethan
Ethan: But why are you doing that, Chickens are so cute!
Mom: It's not a chicken, its a turkey.
Ethan: Well, Turkeys are cute too!
Mom: Well, that's what we eat on Thanksgiving.
Ethan: I do not want any (he was almost in tears!)
Mom: Why? It's the same as when I make you a turkey sandwich. This is how we get the turkey.
Ethan: Please mom, don't make me eat it, Please mom! (He said begging)
Mom: Fine, more for me!

I couldn't believe how disgusted he was with the whole process. He was so concerned when I was putting butter and seasonings under the skin, and when I was stuffing it with dressing. So I thought he would forget about it after 4 hours in the oven, but nope, he would not eat it. Is this how people become vegetarians?

Blessing

Jordan was able to receive his patriarchal blessing this past Sunday. He was so excited and just beaming the entire day. Patriarch Halverson is such a kind man. It was such a great day for Jordan, one he will always remember!

Soccer Party

I love this picture of Taylor looking up at Leonard. He said such kind things about Taylor, and her sweeping abilities. It was a fun year watching Taylor play soccer, even though I grumbled about it often! Thanks Coach Leonard for everything!

Excitement at the Mower Estate

So I was just relaxing on the couch on Saturday, when the kids came running in the house telling us there was a fire truck here. I was confused, but went outside, and sure enough, A fire truck with 4 heroes were here. Luckily, they weren't here for us, but they stayed for a little while and let the kids see the truck!

Ross, Sheri, and Astara

Ross, Sheri and Astara came from Vegas to visit with us last weekend. Rob had done some work on Ross' teeth, so they stayed for the weekend. Astara is 5 months old and such a cutie. We also went to visit with Dawn and Laura who were in Santa Clarita. Dawn has a Pig, yes a pig, named piggy. The kids thought it was great. It thinks it is part of the family and just walks around the house like a person. It even sits on cue. Here are some pics from our visit!

Taylors school performance

Taylor had a school performance last week where she danced and did the hula hoop. Here is a picture of her with her teacher Mrs. Graff.

Sabotage

Allison and I have been walking for about 3 1/2 months now. We have done so good but it is always a challenge to keep the boys entertained. We started to go on a bridge to keep them happy, then sometimes we would go to the park. One day I had the bright idea to go somewhere new, so we decided one day to walk to the donut shop. BIG MISTAKE! Now the boys want to do it every time we walk! Natey is so cute, he asks every day if we can go get a muffin (he means a donut though!) Our excuse each time is that we have no money. So, Ethan now has a stash of change that he steals from my basket of change so we can go once a week. Of course Allison and I must have one too! We justify it by walking the hard way back home to burn those calories off!

Megan Trouble!

 

Boys and their Toys

Rob has always wanted a tractor. Thanks to the neighbors, we were able to use theirs and do some minor grading on our lot. The boys enjoyed riding with dad!

My Little Demons, I mean Demonstrators!

This picture was taken last Monday night outside of Rob's building. We gathered with alot of others from the stake, and had lots of positive response! We were only given the bird a couple of times. The kids had a great time and it was a great learning experience for them. I love that we have been able to talk about the propositions, the importance of our Heavenly Fathers plan, and marriage! They are all so young, but have such a great understanding. Jordan was even able to go out with his seminary class on two mornings and hold signs. I am so proud of him and his choice to talk freely with his peers about his beliefs. He was in the minority but that did not intimidate him at all. I feel so blessed to have been able to fight for this important principle! In the days since the election, I have pondered much on how the pioneers must have felt as they were driven out of their towns because of the persecution. What strong souls they must have been! I feel that I have had a glimpse of their pain as I watch on as our temples and churches are attacked because we have spoken up for ourselves and our beliefs! It is so sad to see, especially since the LDS population was only 2 percent of the Yes vote. It does make me happy to know that their are other faiths, and just righteous people out there who believe as I do. We are not alone in this, although sometimes we may feel as though we are. Sorry for the rambling! YEAH YES ON PROP 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Alltell Guys

Finally, a picture of Jordan at Halloween. Jordon Hoskins, Wes Bowen, Spencer Voges, Michael Scott, and Jordan all dressed up as the Alltell commercial guys. Jordan was T-Mobile, and they even won for their costumes!

Summer Nights

We are quite the bunch! We had a blast performing for the Youth Lip Synch activity. I was Frenchie from Grease, and Rob was one of the T-Birds. Daleen and April found this Annie wig, it worked out perfect, but I was not ever meant to have Red Hair, it just isn't me!!!

lip synch practice

So these are the pics of the boys practicing our "Summer Night's" lip synch dance for the show. We do the "BEND, and SNAP" (if you remember from Legally Blonde) at the end. The boys were quite hilarious practicing it, I just regret that I don't have Rob doing it! I'm sure he came late for a reason!!

Halloween 2008

 
 
 
 
I just love Halloween. This year was no exception! I took Jordan and his friends down to Universal Studios for their fright fest. They have gone every weekend for 3 weeks, and it was my turn to drive. I wish I had taken pictures, but I was in such a hurry to get back to town to trick or treat that I forgot. Oh well. When I got back home, I found Ethan, or Batman, crashed on the floor. After 20 minutes of trying to wake him up, we were off to the King's house for some Halloween fun. Kevin had made us the most delicious dinner, and even fired up his pit so the kids could make smores! How fun! The kids got tons of candy, which I had to confescate almost immediately upon returning home, where it now lives in a huggies box up in my closet. I am sure they will find it soon.

Dance Studio 84 Halloween Party